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Solo Voyage to Two Harbors, Catalina Island (March 2023)
12 March 2023 · 17 min · 520 views · Two Harbors, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark departs San Pedro, California, on March 11, 2023, for a solo voyage to Two Harbors, Catalina Island, in poor visibility.Watch During the transit, the autopilot fails due to a tripped breaker, which is reset manually.1:57 AIS proves essential for navigating heavy traffic, including a 287-meter tanker, the *Alaskan Navigator*, and the *Cat Express* ferry.2:38 Upon arrival at Isthmus Cove, Mark encounters 12 knots of wind and decides against a solo mooring pickup, opting instead to anchor in 70 feet of water near the rocks.7:05 He uses an Omni oven to prepare breakfast sandwiches while at anchor.8:14 The following morning, he departs in dense fog, coordinating a port-to-port pass with the *Miss Christie* via VHF radio.11:29 He monitors reports of a capsized vessel near Black Beach, San Diego, before clearing the shipping lanes in improved visibility.13:37 Checking the autopilot breaker is the simplest solution for sudden system failure.2:17
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